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CHAIN REACTION
Connect, by Carolina Fontoura Alzaga, is a series of sculptures made of recycled bicycle parts of varying size and shape. The Mexican-Brazilian multidisciplinary artist drew inspiration for the work from Victorian chandeliers, DIY and bike culture, and the use of inartistic materials. Connect addresses class codes, power dynamics, reclaimed agency, and ecological responsibility. Whilst the traditional chandelier is seen as a bourgeois commodity, the bicycle parts are a symbol for self-propelled movement. The chandelier challenges the aesthetics of wealth by visually contrasting the classic elegance of the candelabrum with the newfound elegance of discarded, mechanical bicycle parts.
Carolina Fontoura Alzaga
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DATES DESIGN DIARY FOR THE
11-27 March 2011 IDEAL HOME SHOW Earls Court, London
COLOURFULLY CREATIVE
Swedish design studio A2 Designers launched its fi rst furniture collection at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in February 2009 following a move to create a new, young and brave brand that dares to realise interesting and different ideas. Designed and managed by Sara Larsson, the studio produces
creative and unique furniture made from carefully chosen materials, which results in high quality products with a strong identity. Stripe is a practical and colourful storage unit designed for use in
the bedroom or hallway. Perfect for colour lovers, this furniture will not simply fade into the background unnoticed, but will make a true colour statement.
A2 Designers
www.a2designers.se
The mother of all consumer interiors shows is set for a mammoth 17-day run at Earls Court this month. Pretty much all- encompassing, the 103-year old exhibition covers interiors, food, home improvements, gadgets and garden innovations.
Demonstrations and celebrities are the hallmark of the exhibition’s appeal to consumers. The kitchen and bathroom sector will be strongly represented again this year with the presence of the likes of Twyford Bathrooms, Fisher & Paykel, Poggenpohl, and Hansgrohe.
www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
15-19 March 2011 ISH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany A CRACKING
GOOD TABLE Specialising in materials such as shagreen, parchment and cracked eggshell, long- established furniture designer Simon Orrell has carved out a niche for his distinctive fi nishes. Working out of Fulham’s Old Gas Works, he creates custom-made pieces for interior designers and private clients. This decorative side table is one of his latest creations made in cracked egg shell.
Simon Orrell
www.simonorrelldesigns.com
The colossal bi-annual bathroom showcase returns in March promising to be every bit as busy as 2009. Featuring over 2,000 manufacturers, the exhibition attracts visitors from throughout Europe including retailers, designer, architects and other specifi ers.
Designer will once again be providing extensive coverage of the show.
www.ish.messefrankfurt.com Until 7 August 2011
BRIT INSURANCE DESIGNS OF THE YEAR Design Museum, Shad Thames, London The Brit Insurance Designs Awards showcase the most innovative and forward thinking designs from around the world. Last year’s winner was the Folding Plug by Min-Kyu Choi that revolutionises a humble, but essential, piece of everyday equipment.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Printed in the UK using water-based inks on paper from sustainable sources, Mini Moderns is a range of cross-generational wallpapers and interiors products aimed at design-conscious families. Designed and produced by London-based design and branding agency, Absolute Zero Degrees, Mini Moderns papers are retro yet modern, with infl uences ranging from textile designs of the 1950’s to vintage toys and games. The Folk Rock collection is a music-inspired collection with a soft
psychedelic edge. C60 is part of the Folk Rock series and is a tribute to the humble cassette tape – ideal for music lovers young and old.
Mini Moderns
www.minimoderns.com
The exhibition opens with the announcement of this year’s shortlisted designs.
www.designmuseum.org
For more details of these and other events taking place over the coming months, visit the What’s On section at
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